Treyarch’s Latest Black Ops Entry to Explore Gulf War with a Nuanced Narrative
The forthcoming installment in the Call of Duty franchise, slated for release in 2024, is rumored to be the next addition to the Black Ops series, delving into the historical backdrop of the Gulf War. According to a recent report from Windows Central, the game, currently under development by Treyarch, is still in the process of finalizing its official title but is set to offer players an immersive experience set against the Gulf War landscape.
The narrative is expected to be “nuanced,” emphasizing different perspectives and participants in the Gulf War while also exploring the global political aftermath following the Cold War. This aligns with earlier leaks inadvertently revealed by an actor associated with the project.
Furthermore, the report suggests a departure from the futuristic tech embraced in recent Call of Duty games, with a return to more traditional military combat tech and Black Ops gadgets. This shift hints at a desire to rekindle the essence of earlier installments in the Black Ops series, known for their strategic and covert military operations.
Anticipated for a 2024 release, the game is slated to follow the typical late fall/early winter launch window. Windows Central hints at a potential major pre-order bonus under consideration at Activision, which may include exclusive early access to the game, spanning days or even weeks.
This revelation comes on the heels of the recent Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 release, which received mixed reviews from IGN. While the single-player campaign was criticized for being “underbaked, rehashed, and cobbled together from multiplayer parts,” the multiplayer component earned a modest 6/10, described as reheating the same formula with additional maps and tweaks. Developers have acknowledged community feedback and are working on adjustments, with some fixes delayed to future patches.
Treyarch, known for its contribution to the Black Ops series, last developed Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. The game garnered a somewhat better reception in single-player reviews and maintained a similar standing in multiplayer. As the anticipation builds for the next Black Ops installment set against the Gulf War, fans await the nuanced narrative and a return to the franchise’s roots in traditional military combat tech.